Wednesday
Oct202010
Insulin Sensitivity is Key to Long-term Mental Health
By 
GladdMD On Wednesday, October 20, 2010
GladdMD On Wednesday, October 20, 2010
One of the major manifestations of obesity is poor sensitivity (or responsiveness) to the hormone insulin. It's this insulin sensitivity issue that drives the "brain fog" that I see so frequently in patients that come to see me. This recent study confirms this fact and should motivate people to manage insulin better so they can enjoy the rewards of clear thinking.
Insulin should be thought of as a fat-storing, brain-fogging hormone. A necessary hormone for life, it's role was best demonstrated when we were hunters and gatherers by allowing the storage of energy (as fat) so that we did not starve when we went 3-5 days between meals. The problem is that in a society where calories are excessive and everywhere, we never use the energy stores and continue to drive insulin up every single day.
Avoiding processed foods (any food in a package) and refined sugars (drink unsweetened tea and water) by making sure that your diet's main focus is: vegetables, fruit, beans/lentils, raw nuts and non-breaded fish/meat will ensure that your insulin levels remain relatively low. This keeps your insulin sensitivity more balanced in a way that the brain fog and fat storage mode stay at a minimum.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101019171813.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
Insulin should be thought of as a fat-storing, brain-fogging hormone. A necessary hormone for life, it's role was best demonstrated when we were hunters and gatherers by allowing the storage of energy (as fat) so that we did not starve when we went 3-5 days between meals. The problem is that in a society where calories are excessive and everywhere, we never use the energy stores and continue to drive insulin up every single day.
Avoiding processed foods (any food in a package) and refined sugars (drink unsweetened tea and water) by making sure that your diet's main focus is: vegetables, fruit, beans/lentils, raw nuts and non-breaded fish/meat will ensure that your insulin levels remain relatively low. This keeps your insulin sensitivity more balanced in a way that the brain fog and fat storage mode stay at a minimum.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101019171813.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
Reader Comments (1)
Uncontrolled sugars and insulin balance are a daily fight. I believe depression is an effect of this. You feel underpowered to gain control. Where do you go for guidance and understanding. To stay confident and in control takes a good team. Knowledge is power.